About
Thom's Four Wheel Drive and Auto

Thom's Four Wheel Drive auto shop, located on the north side of Chicago, has been providing exceptional full-service automotive and truck repairs on both foreign and domestic vehicles for over 35 years. Our technician staff members are ASE certified and factory trained mechanics, enabling them to delve deep into your vehicle's systems to determine the precise problem and the most efficient method to complete your auto repair.

Our state-of-the-art equipment helps us diagnose your car's auto repair quickly and efficiently. Our library of technical data insures that our diagnostics are as accurate as possible in the ever-changing world of automotive technology.Some of our auto repair services include: check engine lights, tune-ups, transmission repair, brakes, and much more! We have received Angie's List 2008, 2010 and 2012 Super Service Award. We have proudly maintained an A++ rating with the Better Business Bureau since 2006; we are sponsors of the International Association of Automotive Technicians and a Food pantry collection point of the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

Trust our expert mechanics to quickly resolve all your car and truck problems. Call Thom's for an appointment or come in today for more information!

Top Services

Air Conditioning Recharge

Alternator Replacement

Brake Pad and Rotor Replacement

Catalytic Converter Replacement

Scheduled Maintenance Service

Timing Chain Replacement

Transmission Fluid Services

Transmission Repair

Turbocharger Replacement

Water Pump Replacement

Top Vehicles Serviced

Acura

Audi

BMW

Honda

Hyundai

Jeep

Mazda

Mercedes-Benz

Nissan

Subaru

Toyota

Volkswagen

Warranties

24 mth/24K mi. warranty (whichever comes first) for parts & labor*

Services Offered

Air conditioning diagnosis

Air conditioning recharge

HVAC blower motor

Brake master cylinder

Brake pad replacement

Brake rotor Replacement

Brake shoe replacement

Radiator replacement

Brake system diagnosis

Check engine light diagnosis

Diagnose my vehicle

Electrical system diagnosis

Catalytic Converter replacement

Oxygen sensor replacement

Engine mount replacement

Timing Chain replacement

Turbocharger replacement

Water Pump replacement

Exhaust replacement

Muffler replacement

Fuel pump replacement

Fuel system repairs

Hybrid battery replacement

Hybrid inverter assembly

Ignition system diagnosis

Coolant system flush

Drive belt replacement

Engine oil and filter change

Minor/external transmission service

Serpentine / drive belt

Spark plug replacement

Timing belt replacement

Tire rotation

Alternator replacement

Battery replacement

Starter replacement

Suspension ball joint

Wheel alignment

Tire replacement

Axle shaft oil seal replacement

Transmission diagnosis

Transmission repair

Valve body service

Vehicles Serviced

Acura

Audi

BMW

Buick

Cadillac

Chevrolet

Chrysler

Dodge

FIAT

Ford

GMC

Honda

Hyundai

Infiniti

Isuzu

Jaguar

Jeep

Kia

Land Rover

Lexus

Lincoln

MINI

Mazda

Mercedes-Benz

Mercury

Mitsubishi

Nissan

Oldsmobile

Pontiac

Porsche

Ram

Saab

Saturn

Scion

Subaru

Suzuki

Toyota

Volkswagen

Volvo

smart

Amenities

"I have owned 2 jeeps and the ONLY PLACE I will take them for inspection/repair/tuneup/random questions is THOM'S 4 Wheel Drive. The expertise is better than any message board or regular auto repair shop. The only thing that out weighs the expertise is the HONESTY. The thoroughness and in depth explanation of what may be needed for my vehicle keeps me coming back to learn and knowing that nothing is being hidden from me. I really appreciate how repairs are listed in order SAFETY first then maintenance. I love this place. I highly recommend it!"

Angela Dancey

"I’ve been a loyal customer for 10 years, bringing in first a VW Jetta and now a Subaru Impreza for service. Thom and Greg are knowledgeable, trustworthy, and fair. I never feel as if I’m being pressured into unnecessary repairs—in fact, they are always transparent about what needs to be done right away, what can wait, and what’s optional. At the front desk, Jennifer is super friendly and an integral part of the team. Their services are in demand and they are consistently booked up, so you might wait a few days for an appointment, but it’s worth it."

Kristian Martincic

"Really appreciate how thorough they are here; typically a shop just drains and fills oil and if you want them to check anything else you have to ask and hope they do it. The guys at Thom's always nod and smile when I ask, and then when we pick up the car they also point out a bunch of little things that I didn't think about. Also very accommodating on scheduling and timing. Lastly I'd heard they were expensive but compared to other shops they've been same/lower every time. Even if they were more money it would still be a good value for the attention to detail and trust you get here."

Brooks Scott

"I've owned 3 Jeep Cherokee XJs and Thom's has done work on all of them. Thom's intimate knowledge of Jeeps is extensive, and the team at Thom's is great to work with. You can certainly find other places to have work done that are less money. But you won't find another place in Chicago that can match the expertise and quality of work. Take it from a Jeep Owner of over 25 years: the only place to take your Jeep is Thom's."

Wayne Brockwell

"My son was stranded nearby with a blown wheel bearing. These guys were great in arranging a tow and fixed his Ford Explorer in plenty of time for him to get back to work. They went far above the regular service and provided me with up to date information. I HIGHLY recommend them."

Certifications and Training

Other Certifications and Training

"I have owned 2 jeeps and the ONLY PLACE I will take them for inspection/repair/tuneup/random questions is THOM'S 4 Wheel Drive. The expertise is better than any message board or regular auto repair shop. The only thing that out weighs the expertise is the HONESTY. The thoroughness and in depth explanation of what may be needed for my vehicle keeps me coming back to learn and knowing that nothing is being hidden from me. I really appreciate how repairs are listed in order SAFETY first then maintenance. I love this place. I highly recommend it!"

Angela Dancey

"I’ve been a loyal customer for 10 years, bringing in first a VW Jetta and now a Subaru Impreza for service. Thom and Greg are knowledgeable, trustworthy, and fair. I never feel as if I’m being pressured into unnecessary repairs—in fact, they are always transparent about what needs to be done right away, what can wait, and what’s optional. At the front desk, Jennifer is super friendly and an integral part of the team. Their services are in demand and they are consistently booked up, so you might wait a few days for an appointment, but it’s worth it."

Kristian Martincic

"Really appreciate how thorough they are here; typically a shop just drains and fills oil and if you want them to check anything else you have to ask and hope they do it. The guys at Thom's always nod and smile when I ask, and then when we pick up the car they also point out a bunch of little things that I didn't think about. Also very accommodating on scheduling and timing. Lastly I'd heard they were expensive but compared to other shops they've been same/lower every time. Even if they were more money it would still be a good value for the attention to detail and trust you get here."

Brooks Scott

"I've owned 3 Jeep Cherokee XJs and Thom's has done work on all of them. Thom's intimate knowledge of Jeeps is extensive, and the team at Thom's is great to work with. You can certainly find other places to have work done that are less money. But you won't find another place in Chicago that can match the expertise and quality of work. Take it from a Jeep Owner of over 25 years: the only place to take your Jeep is Thom's."

Wayne Brockwell

"My son was stranded nearby with a blown wheel bearing. These guys were great in arranging a tow and fixed his Ford Explorer in plenty of time for him to get back to work. They went far above the regular service and provided me with up to date information. I HIGHLY recommend them."